Yard Operative: Forklift Training & Career Growth

Independent Builders Merchant Group; Lewes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Training and career development

Staff discount on materials

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Branded uniform

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Chandlers Building Supplies in Lewes is looking for a Yard Operative to join their team. This hands-on position requires loading and unloading materials, preparing customer orders, and maintaining a safe yard environment.

The ideal candidate enjoys teamwork, is reliable, and possesses good communication skills. A forklift license is essential, and candidates without prior experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Reliable, organized, and takes pride in their work.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Comfortable working outdoors and handling building materials.
• Forklift license preferred, or willing to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload building materials and timber.
• Pick, check, and prepare customer orders.
• Help customers with collections from the yard.
• Keep the yard clean, organized, and safe.
• Operate forklift trucks, where trained and authorized.
• Support the wider branch team when required.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.
• Provide a friendly and helpful experience for every customer.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Reliability

Organizational skills

Forklift operation

Building materials knowledge

Job description

Chandlers Building Supplies in Lewes is looking for a Yard Operative to join their team. This hands-on position requires loading and unloading materials, preparing customer orders, and maintaining a safe yard environment.

The ideal candidate enjoys teamwork, is reliable, and possesses good communication skills. A forklift license is essential, and candidates without prior experience are encouraged to apply.